Instructions

Exodus 20:1-17 v 6 “But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.” Usually, I abbreviate the bible verse chosen from the lectionary used by many churches around the world, for 2024, year B plus Advent Year C (The revised common lectionary, 2008) But for todayContinue reading “Instructions”

Our children will hear!

       Psalm 22: 23-31 v 24 “For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned His back on them but has listened to their cries for help.”                                       Praise the Lord. For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned His backContinue reading “Our children will hear!”

   Name changer!

Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16 v 5 “What’s more I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram. Instead, you will be called Abraham.                                          V15 “Then God said to Abraham, “Regarding Sarai, your wife- her name will no longer be Sarai, from now on her name will be Sarah.” When Abram was ninety-nineContinue reading ”   Name changer!”

Transfiguration

 Mark 9: 2-9 v 5 Peter exclaimed, “Rabbi, it’s wonderful for us to be here!” Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched Jesus’ appearance was transformed, and His clothes became dazzling white. The Elijah and Moses appeared and began talking with Jesus. Peter exclaimed, “Rabbi,Continue reading “Transfiguration”

The Mighty One Has Spoken

 Psalm 50 v 1-6 v 1 “The Lord the Mighty One is God, and He has spoken: he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. The Lord, the Mighty One is God, and He has spoken, summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. HeContinue reading “The Mighty One Has Spoken”

     Spread the Good News

 1 Corinthians 9:16 – 23v 19 “Even though I am a freeman with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ.” How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News! But I have no choice God has given me this sacred trust. Even though I amContinue reading ”     Spread the Good News”

   Praise the Lord!

Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c v 5 “How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension! How good to sing praises to our God! He heals the broken hearted and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power isContinue reading ”   Praise the Lord!”